Librarian - GLL - Greenwich

– full-time, 36 hours per week

Based: Eltham, South East London

From £25,254 to £29,526 per annum

Coldharbour Library is looking for a new Librarian to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the facility. It is one of 12 libraries operated by GLL in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and is situated in the heart of the community on an established estate. Libraries within the Borough are third for visitor numbers in the whole of the UK and have a real focus on community engagement. The library issues over 5,000 items each year and receives over 20,000 visits. Activities for children and ICT usage are key priorities for us at Coldharbour.

As the Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library as well as leading on strategic direction to expand library usage. You’ll oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling, safety and security of the building as well as being hands-on with community activities such as ‘Baby Rhyme Time’. You’ll also build good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community.

An enthusiastic and passionate manager, you’ll need to be very hands-on, therefore an excellent understanding of all library operations including budgetary control, stock development, people management and building management within a public library are essential. Naturally, you’ll have excellent ICT knowledge and the ability to identify the needs of the community around you whilst instilling excellent customer service standards in your team. Knowledge of safeguarding children will be essential. This role offers a great opportunity to get involved at every level to develop your knowledge of running a library.

At GLL, we offer all the support and benefits that you’d expect from a large organisation including on-going training and development, child care vouchers, ride to work scheme and discounted membership at our leisure centres. If this sounds like you, apply now